In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about the piano pedals! We’ll start by discussing the 3 piano pedals, common pedaling notation, and 4 essential pedaling techniques. We will practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves. Finally, we will learn how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles.
Course Objectives
Learn about the 3 piano pedals and common pedaling notation
Master 4 essential pedaling techniques
Practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves
Discover how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles
Learning Focus
Exercises
Groove
Reading
Rhythm
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Excellent course!
Finally a course that thoroughly discusses the pedal techniques of the piano for different musical styles. What I like about the course is that it not only discusses pedal techniques, but also explains the chords and musical style. And in a fun and clear way as we are used to from Jonny.
Well done!
One of the best courses I’ve taken in my learning track. First time I’ve truly understood how to use the pedal among several styles of music. Adding the pedal made me realize there was yet another dimension to rhythm i did not consider. Thank you!
Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.
Finally a course that thoroughly discusses the pedal techniques of the piano for different musical styles. What I like about the course is that it not only discusses pedal techniques, but also explains the chords and musical style. And in a fun and clear way as we are used to from Jonny.
Well done!
One of the best courses I’ve taken in my learning track. First time I’ve truly understood how to use the pedal among several styles of music. Adding the pedal made me realize there was yet another dimension to rhythm i did not consider. Thank you!
Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.
Complete Beginners, welcome to your first piano course, the Introduction to the Keyboard. You'll learn note names, proper technique, stretches, exercises, note/chord reading, improv, & more.
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Piano With Jonny offers three core content types:
Courses
Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
Lessons
Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
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Smartsheets use the Soundslice sheet music player to give students digital access to all arrangements and lesson sheet music.
Course Types
Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
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Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
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